Group HR Manager
Location: IE, , 
Salary range: 27500-36000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Not Applicable
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Retail
Function: Human Resources

Company profile:

Job description:
Jordans Centra operates throughout Dublin, Wicklow &amp; Kildare, we are  Ireland’s largest Centra retailer  The organisation now has the requirement for a HR Manager join this family-owned business at their Head Office in Caragh Naas.  Reporting to the Managing Director, this candidate must have a proven track record of working in a senior HR role within a retail environment for a minimum of two years. He / She will be able to clearly demonstrate an ability to create and develop good working relationships with varied store managers and will have experience with identifying improvement opportunities, generating new ideas and implementing HR solutions that clearly contribute to commercial business #URL_0ebd032e06cc7326f8eee5b4c5a8fb3776a416f7870b246272b20a1754d68ad6# training experience is most desirable for this role.  The HR Manager will act as the company champion and role model of the organisation’s core values, especially in the area of Training &amp; Development and ensure that the organisational culture develops in support of these values.  Creating a performance based culture for the operation will be a key focus for this role.  Please note this role is Naas based and will require travel to Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow.  All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.  Please email enclosing a curriculum vitae and cover letter, stating how you meet the requirements for the role, through the 'Apply Now' button below. Closing date for applications is Friday, 10th January 2014.

Requirements:
Human Resource Planning:To implement company policy in relation to optimum control of wage costs by analysis of weekly and monthly wage costs against budget projections and to ensure that each department prepares and adheres to rosters so as to ensure wage budgets are not exceeded.  Report all variances against budget costsThrough the use of the time clock system to prepare and download information on a weekly basis for processing by the department in accordance with Company policyTo ensure that all appropriate information in respect of each employee is provided to the payroll department in accordance with company policyTo ensure HR planning in line with the brand values in order to deliver the brand to the customerRecruitment and Selection:To identify staffing requirement and ensure optimum staffing levels through liaison with the respective department heads and through rostering within the confines of wage budget allocations for the storeTo ensure that all recruitment and selection is carried out in accordance with Company policy, with the brand values, and within the legal frameworkTo ensure that in the case of each new employee that all appropriate information in respect of the new employee is provided to the Human resource department in the format set out in company policyTraining and Development:To ensure that all employees receive an induction, initial and on going training in accordance with Company policy as detailed in the Company training and development planTo ensure that all training (internal and external) is documented and records retained in accordance with company policyTo complete competency evaluations of all training as detailed in the Company training and Development planTo assist in the training needs analysis and provision of the company training planEmployee Management:To ensure that each new employee is assessed and monitored during their probationary period as set out in the company policy and in conjunction with the manager to ensure that a considered decision is made whether to confirm employmentTo ensure that the full attendance holiday and ancillary records are maintained in respect of each new employee in accordance with company policy and in line with current legal requirementsTo implement company policy in relation to Grievance and Disciplinary matters in conjunction with the general manager and ensure that full records are maintained of such meetingsTo ensure the store manger is fully aware of all staff related issues which arises in the store together with the HR ManagerCustomer Service:To work with the customer service team and the store manager ensuring that the customer service department and shop front area is managed in accordance with company policyEnsure that all customer service programmes and procedures are in place and provide appropriate training as requiredTo monitor, register results, and systems and act upon any issues which arise in accordance with company policy Communications:To promote harmonious relationships throughout the store through the implementation of appropriate communication policies and problem solving strategiesTo liaise with shop stewards and union officials in accordance with company policiesTo ensure all internal and external communications are conducted in accordance with company policy  Health &amp; Safety:To act as Health and safety officer for the store and co-ordinate all Health and Safety matters through the implementation of appropriate procedures and systems as set out in the company policy  Food Safety:To Co-ordinate this in-store food safety programme through appropriate training and auditing of the system and maintenance of all in-store documentation  

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